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The Senior Fund Accountant will support the day-to-day fund accounting, valuation, analysis and oversight of US and non-US Funds. The Senior Fund Accountant will work closely with StepStone Private Wealth’s Senior Fund Accountants, Accounting Managers, and StepStone Group investment teams.

This hands-on, detail-oriented position will:

• Track daily investment activity, including funding investments and overseeing investment related expenses
• Managing investment portfolio forecasts, GAAP, accruals and comparison to actuals
• Provide assistance with updates to portfolio management data (SPI) and weekly reconciliation
• Assist in the preparation of monthly Valuation Committee materials
• Oversee communications with deal teams regarding investment valuations and GP updates
• Complete operational due diligence on each GP/investment
• Assist in the preparation and sign-off of monthly net asset value
• Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation for the annual financial statement audit
• Support the accounting team in the closing of transactions, including responding to information requests, review of allocations, review of reporting requirements and other support and analysis as needed
• Track daily cash activity, including prompting administrator wires, funding investments and overseeing invoice/expense payments
• Managing fund forecasts and comparing to actuals
• Support various fund administrators and coordinate delivery of required reporting, etc.
• Respond to sub-adviser and team member requests in a professional and timely manner
• Assist with daily work associated with accounting and reporting functions
• Assist with preparation of company dashboards and board decks
• Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate

• Must possess a four-year college degree with a major in Accounting
• Three to five years of accounting or audit experience
• Previous experience with Investment Company Accounting and ASC 820 (FAS 157) preferred

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines
• Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment
• CPA preferred

At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure.  Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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